The Sauquoit Valley (Images of America) - Softcover

Edwards, Evelyn R

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738502863 ISBN 13: 9780738502861

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2000

Synopsis

This unforgettable journey through the Sauquoit Valley includes some history, some nostalgia, and some relevant facts and tales of local people and places. Situated south of Utica in central New York State, this unique rural valley is dotted with villages, beginning at the southern end with Cassville and ending with New Hartford. Of historical interest are the names of the villages: how Washington Mills came to be nicknamed Checkerville; how the naming of Clayville after Henry Clay resulted in his visit in 1849; and the way Toad Hollow, Paris Furnace, Eagle Mills, and Bethelville evolved into the names used today. The valley became the site of numerous early factories and mills--gristmills, sawmills, cotton mills, and silk mills. Often the same businessmen ran factories in several of the villages. Mill owners had a paternalistic approach to their employees, providing not only jobs but also homes, recreational facilities, and even schools--a sharp contrast to the downsizing and forced retirement of today. The Sauquoit Valley looks at village life in the early 1900s through the lens of traveling photographers, such as A.J. Manning of Utica. These photographers recorded men and women and children in the clothing and fashions of the day, at their homes and shops and workplaces. Many of the photographs became real photo postcards.

About this title

About the Author

Author Evelyn R. Edwards belongs to five local historical societies and serves as historian of the Central New York Postcard Club. She and her husband have been collecting early postcards for more than twelve years. In The Sauquoit Valley, she has included the best of their collection, as well as a selection of vintage photographs. She has woven these outstanding images together with stories and memories willingly shared by many generous people.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738502863
• ISBN 13: 9780738502861
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128